Saeyeon-gyo

Seogwipo


The attractive cable-stayed Saeyeon-gyo is a bridge at the mouth of Seogwipo Harbour, providing access to Saeseom (Sod Island), and is nicely illuminated at night. The design is based on tewu (traditional log boats of Jeju) with a sail at its centre.


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1. Saeseom

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7. World Cup Stadium

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8. World Eros Museum

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